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WV05 GPJ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,557 mi
Last recorded143,557 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 GPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 143,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 143,557 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 128,533 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 128,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 114,182 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 114,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,427 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 101,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,336 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 88,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,259 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 74,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,136 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2009 61,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,217 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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WV05 GPJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV05 GPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV05 GPJ registered?

WV05 GPJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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